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Chinese ‘supervisors’ arrested at Phuket condo project
Chinese ‘supervisors’ arrested at Phuket condo project
PHUKET:  Authorities have arrested 16 Chinese nationals and 62 illegal Myanmar workers during a raid on a condo development in Cherng Talay as part of an investigation into suspected illegal foreign business activities and nominee ownership.
Police investigate weapons shown in charity post
Police investigate weapons shown in charity post
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have clarified a social media post showing a Myanmar man holding assault rifles while soliciting donations, concluding that the weapons pictured were BB guns photographed in Myanmar three years ago.
Thailand eyes Russia trade
Thailand eyes Russia trade
KAZAN: Thailand and Russia are seeking to strengthen trade and investment cooperation in sectors ranging from energy and fertilisers to digital technology and innovation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: MINISTER: ‘Impossible’ Phuket Land Title Deed, Defiant Patong Hotel Busted AGAIN || June 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: MINISTER: ‘Impossible’ Phuket Land Title Deed, Defiant Patong Hotel Busted AGAIN || June 18
PHUKET XTRA - June 18 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Deputy ministers target Phuket extortion, nominees
Deputy ministers target Phuket extortion, nominees
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched an investigation into allegations of extortion and ongoing land disputes in Patong's Soi Saensabai, stressing that there is currently no evidence confirming claims of influential figures or organised criminal involvement.
Spielberg the maestro delivers once again
Spielberg the maestro delivers once again
When some directors have a new film arrive in cinemas it is not just a release it is an event. One such filmmaker is the great Steven Spielberg. Not only does he have three Oscars to his name but for the past 50 years he has given us some of Hollywood’s best films including Jaws, Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom.
Land titles at Freedom Beach under investigation
Land titles at Freedom Beach under investigation
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Ministers Polapee Suwunchwee and Worasit Liangprasit have ordered an urgent investigation into disputed land title documents covering parts of Freedom Beach, declaring that illegal claims over state land and the exploitation of tourists will not be tolerated.
Restaurant owner faces charges over illegal employment of foreign worker
Restaurant owner faces charges over illegal employment of foreign worker
PHUKET: The owner of a restaurant at Robinson Lifestyle Thalang is facing legal action after a South Sudanese national was allegedly found working without a permit during an inspection by the Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PPEO).
G7 leaders welcome Trump ‘change’ on Ukraine
G7 leaders welcome Trump ‘change’ on Ukraine
EVIAN: G7 leaders hailed yesterday (June 17) a newfound unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, sensing a shift by US President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow.
Woman found alive after Sarasin Bridge jump
Woman found alive after Sarasin Bridge jump
PHUKET: A 37-year-old woman from Phatthalung was rescued alive on this morning (June 18) after reportedly jumping from Sarasin Bridge several hours earlier and drifting in the Andaman Sea before being spotted by local fishermen.
Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
BANGKOK: The government held a seventh-day (Sattamavara) merit-making ceremony yesterday (June 17) to dedicate merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati following her passing.
Woman found dead at Thai-Cambodian border after fleeing forced labour
Woman found dead at Thai-Cambodian border after fleeing forced labour
YALA: A 28-year-old woman from Yala was found dead in a canal along the Thai-Cambodian border after attempting to escape forced labour in Cambodia yesterday (June 17).
TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10mn
TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10mn
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million this year, on par with last year, mainly attributed to the Middle East conflict.
New Phuket vice governors take up posts
New Phuket vice governors take up posts
PHUKET: Two newly appointed Phuket vice governors have officially taken up their positions, marking the latest changes to the province's senior administration following a sweeping reshuffle ordered by the Ministry of Interior.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO:SHOCK SHAKEUP: Phuket Governor Removed, New Foreign Land Investigations Launched || June 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO:SHOCK SHAKEUP: Phuket Governor Removed, New Foreign Land Investigations Launched || June 17
PHUKET XTRA - June 17 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
When top level rugby defies logic
When top level rugby defies logic
RUGBY: Four tumultuous rugby semi-finals took place last weekend - two in the Northern Hemisphere, two in the Southern Hemisphere. It ended up with three emphatic wins and one piece of drama that defied playing logic.
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has publicly accepted his abrupt transfer to Bangkok, insisting he has no regrets over his tenure and denying suggestions he had taken sides in the bitter internal conflict that has shaken Phuket's provincial administration.
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
PHUKET: A Patong hotel has been raided for allegedly operating without a licence just months after its operator was convicted for the same offence, with officials accusing the business of continuing to flout the law despite a court ruling.
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
BANGKOK: Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.